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PHOTOS: Rain-drenched Christmas carnival goes ahead in Honiton - and raises £300 for good causes
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
A wet affair meant some residents stayed away from Honiton’s Christmas carnival - but organisers say they are still pleased with how the colourful event went.
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Torrential rain failed to put a dampner on the festive parade, which caps off this year’s carnival circuit for East Devon.
Twelve brightly-illuminated floats made their way through Honiton, cheered on by onlookers who had braved the wet weather.
Karen Wilson, secretary of Honiton Carnival Committee, said: “It was a very good night, we had a lot of floats.
“However, it was a bit soggy! We collected £300, which will go towards good causes decided at our annual general meeting next March.
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
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“I think this year’s carnival circuit has been very successful, although it was a shame we lost Exmouth.
“Both carnivals in Honiton ran smoothly.
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“Thank you to everyone who helped out and turned up to support this year’s parades.”
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton
Honiton Christmas Carnival 2018. Picture: Alex Walton Photography - Credit: Alex Walton